Everest Panorama Trek

Everest Panorama Trek is an easier option than the Everest Base Camp Trek with the highest point reached being the Buddhist monastery of Tengboche. It is the best alternative option to experience Khumbu region for people who wishes to trek to Everest but have health concerns and difficulties with altitude.

This week long trek in the lower valleys of the Everest provides excellent views of the mountains of Khumbu Valley. It also lets you experience the culture of the local inhabitants, The Sherpas as Everest Panorama Trek visits all the famous villages of Namche, Khumjung and Khunde. Heavily influenced by Buddhism, every village of the region has interesting old monastery and several Mane Walls, Chortens, Stupa and prayer flags throughout the trail. Among these monasteries, Tengboche monastery is the largest monastery in the Khumbu Valley and is considered one of the most important one as well. Snow covered mountains enclose the monastery in every direction providing a stunning climax to the trek. Ama Dablam (6812 meters), Kang Tega (6782 meters), Thamserku (6623 meters) and Kongde Range surrounds the monastery and provides an ecstatic feel to the place. This panorama also includes the highest (Everest at 8848 meters) and fourth highest (Lohtse at 8516 meters) in the world.

Though the Everest Panorama Trek is shorter, it certainly does not miss out on scenery and excitement of trekking in the Himalayas, with panoramic views of most of the Khumbu peaks including the top or the world mount Everest. Everest Panorama Trek is designed for people without a background of mountain walking, but who want to experience the amazing culture and scenery of the famous Khumbu region.

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1400 meters) .

  A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks with the company’s display board will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your Hotel. (Overnight at Hotel)

• Day 02: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation .

  A half day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided. (Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast included)

• Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2810 meters) and trek to Phakding (2610 meters) .

  An early morning scenic flight to Lukla (35 minutes) is followed by a leisurely breakfast at Lukla. We meet up with our crew and after a brief introduction and a quick sorting of our daypack and the main bags, our adventure starts. The trail gradually drops into the Dudh Koshi Valley and passes through the lovely Sherpa villages of Chauri Kharka, Cheplung, then undulates through villages of Thado Koshi, Ghat, and finally arrives at Phakding. First views of Kusum Kanguru (6367 meters) can be viewed at Thado Koshi just before a small climb at Thado Koshi. During the day and in most of the other days on the trek, we follow the Dudh Koshi river and pass through couple of suspension bridges and several mani walls, mani stone, chorten, stupas and prayer flags with snow capped mountains in the background. (3 hours) (Overnight at Teahouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

• Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters) .

  During the day, we follow the Dudh Koshi River and cross the river several times on the suspension bridges. Views of Thamserku (6623 meters) and the holy mountain Khumbila or Khumbu Yül-Lha (5761 meters) shows themselves for the first time as we trek through small villages of Tok Tok, Ghat, Benkar and Monjo. The trail keeps undulating for the whole morning and enters into the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. The path drops down to Jorsalle and steadily follows the river for a while until the start of steep climb with a dramatic suspension bridge (situated at more than 50 meters above the river) joining the two different valley. First glimpse of Everest (8848 meters) with the Lohtse face infront of it can be enjoyed on the midway of the climb through the pine forests, on the way to Namche Bazaar. This famous town in the lap of the Himalayas also offers the best views of the Kongde Range. (6 hours) (Overnight at Teahouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

• Day 05: Acclimazation day at Namche Bazaar .

  A walk to the twin village of Khunde (3840 meters) and Khumjung (3780 meters) through the Syangboche Airport (3720 meters) is considered as one of the interesting days of the trek. With the benefit of gain in altitude, this day trip also offers a chance to visit a hospital and school started by Sir Edmund Hillary himself. Breathtaking views of Mount Everest (8848 meters), Lohtse (8516 meters) and Ama Dablam (6812 meters) are also an added incentive for the day hike. (6 hours) (Overnight at Teahouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

• Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860 meters) .

  The trek continues on a well maintained path in the morning with towering mountains on almost every direction. After passing a couple of teahouses at Kyangjuma, the path starts to drop down to the river passing small teashops at the villages of Sanasa, Lausasa and finally reaches Phunki Tenga at the bottom of the valley. Yet another suspension bridge helps us to cross the river at Phunki Tenga and then an identical climb to Namche waits. The climb through a thin Rhododenron forests finally ends at Tengboche. Tengboche is famous for the Tengboche Monastery, the biggest and the most important monastery of the region. Tengboche also offers stunning panoramic views of Everest with the Lohtse face, Ama Dablam (6812 meters), Kangtega (6782 meters) and the Kongde Range. (6 hours) (Overnight at Teahouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

• Day 07: Trek to Monjo (2835 meters) .

  The return trek towards Lukla continues on the previously travelled route taken during the way up. On the way down from Namche, we take a last look at the Everest and merrily continue the trek down to river. The exit from the Sagarmatha National Park and a brief drop leads to the village of Monju and ends the days trek. (6-7 hours) (Overnight at Teahouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

• Day 08: Trek to Lukla (2810 meters) .

  We trek back to Lukla via same route taken before and end the trek at Lukla. We also bid farewell to our support crew and formally end their trek for them as well. (5 hours) (Overnight at Teahouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)

• Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu .

  Fly back to Kathmandu . A 25 minute flight to Kathmandu and a whole day to explore the capital. A half day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. (Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast included)

• Day 10: Departure .

  A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd. will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport before two hours from your flight with a hope of seeing you again in the future. (Breakfast included)

• NOTE: ITINERARY CAN BE CUSTOMIZED AT YOUR REQUESTS ACCORDING TO YOUR CONVENIENCE .

  Bad weather has been a recurring problem at Lukla in the last few years and caused a lot of trouble with flight cancellations. We would like to strongly suggest you to have some spare days at the end of the trek and also a travel insurance that partially or fully covers the sum of emergency evacuation to catch up the international flights. The problems of bad weather at Lukla and people missing their international flights have been well documented in the last few years

Includes

• Arrivals and departure transport by car (We will collect you from the Kathmandu international airport) and transfer to Hotel.
• Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu (Boudhanath and Pasupatinath) with city guide and necessary transport.
• 2 in sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 3* standard Hotel with breakfast & Normal tea house while on trek.
• Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu airfare including airport taxes.
• Accommodation and all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) while on trek in normal teahouses.
• Salary, insurance, food, accommodation for guides and porters.
• A porter to carry your luggage on treks (Per person 15 kilogram luggage).
• National Park entry fee and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
• Group First Aid Kit.
• Government taxes and service charge.

Excludes

• Nepal entry Visa Fee.
• Personal Travel Insurance (Compulsory).
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Entry fee at the sightseeing sites.
• Personal expenses like beverages (mineral water, alcohol, soft drinks), telephone bills, laundry, bar bills, personal tips etc.

Gear List

The following list should help you with your packing. Generally, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG. You must bring the following items:

Hiking boots
Socks
Trekking trousers
Waterproof (trousers / jacket)
Base layer shirts
Fleece jacket
Sunhat
Woolen hat
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips)
Sunglasses
Gloves
Head torch (spare bulb and batteries)
Water bottles 1 Litres
Antibacterial hand wash
Small towel
Daypack (25-30 Liters)
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season (up to – 20ºC)
Down Jacket
Personal First Aid Kit

Medical
Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)
Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
1 skin-blister repair kit
Anti-diarrhea pills
Anti-headache pills
Cough and/or cold medicine
Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
Water purification tablets or water filter
1 set of earplugs
Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag etc are available on hire in Kathmandu.

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